PRN Behavioral Aide

WELLSTONE•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a PRN Behavioral Aide at the WellStar/CRC location, you care for clients in a group home setting. The role supports client reintegration, teaches basic living skills, partners with the therapeutic team, and ensures treatment care plans are followed. Behavioral Aides learn documentation techniques and applicable Alabama Department of Mental Health standards, earn certifications through training, and can build a career in mental health. Employees must work at least two shifts per month at any WellStone location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Certified in CPR, SAMA, and CPI, or able to obtain these certifications.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Compassion for people impacted by behavioral health disorders.
Ability to work at least two shifts per month at any WellStone location.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to clients committed to the Crisis Stabilization Unit and/or WellStar.
Implement basic living skills training objectives and document residents’ progress in the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
Work with the Treatment Team to coordinate activities and group therapy, and document accordingly.
Maintain electronic documentation, including staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports, accurately and on time.
Ensure clients comply with rules, assist them as needed, and maintain a clean, safe environment by performing housekeeping duties.
Use safety practices, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
Maintain positive relationships with supervisors, clients, clients’ families, and coworkers.
Administer medication and document accordingly.
Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings to remain current on trainings and certifications.
Work as scheduled and submit timesheets and leave requests correctly and on time.
Report facility or maintenance issues promptly.
Use verbal and, when needed, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions.
Arrive on time and remain on shift if a replacement is unable to relieve you.
Coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Health Aides when unable to report to work, including for annual or sick leave.
Escort or serve as guardian for clients sent to the hospital for evaluation, when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.